U16/U19 Development Level Programs

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For older kids who have completed U14 , we offer a full set of BC Alpine sponsored and FIS sanctioned programs starting at 14 years old.

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Our U16, (ages 14-15) and U10 (ages 16-18) programs are aimed at proficient young skiers who want to pursue racing.

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While Vancouver Ski Team (VST) is the path for those who wish to develop and compete at the FIS level, our U19 program is an extension of our U16 program, for young skiers aged 16-18, who wish to continue training and racing with Mount Seymour without the commitment and cost associated with FIS.

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The focus is on a higher level of skiing and coaching with skiers spending more hours on the snow. Training takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, the athletes are given the opportunity to participate in regular races offered at a variety of mountains in British Columbia.

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Training at this level is more frequent and more demanding than the Entry Level Program, but the coaching staff strives to maintain the fun factor. Our U16 / U19 Coaches encourage athletes to grow individually and gain confidence in their racing ability. Race results are recorded through the ski season and the race season culminates in the final provincial races.

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U16 program will also be a one tier training program while at home. However, we will adapt race, and event starts to better balance the needs of multi-sport commitments, academics, and the budgets of each individual family/athlete. The goal here is to keep our hard-working club prodigies skiing, training, and racing as long as possible. These athletes are also the future of our club’s coaching foundation. Having our mature athletes remain in the club as coaches and educators brings years of knowledge and skills back to our entry level kids and creates a pathway through our development cycle that comes full circle.  The U16 Program includes Tues AND Thurs nights 5:30-8:30 plus both weekend days Sat AND Sun 8:30-2:30.​

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The U19 program has multiple-tier options:

• Vancouver Ski Team (VST) - A separate FIS program for athletes for all coast zone clubs and is managed separately from our club and training is largely travel based.

• The U19 Core Program is a continuation of our U16 Program and allows athletes to continue training and racing zone and provincial races with a U19 category without the commitment or cost of a full FIS program.   Training will run Tues AND Thurs nights 5:30-8:30 plus Saturday AND Sunday 8:30-2:30.  

• The U19 Hybrid Program is for athletes who wish to continue training while transitioning towards coaching.

Having a choice of VST, Core and Hybrid U19 Programs to:

• To provide an option for athletes to continue training and competing at their desired level, or focus on honing their skills to transition to coaching

• To more opportunity for athletes to choose their participation level so they can manage their academics, other sports, and budgets 

Our racers in U16/U19 join their team mates in overnight trips to the various race venues under the care of our coaches.  Athletes are encouraged to practice self discipline, understand the value of personal growth and enjoy skiing all under the watchful eyes of caring skilled coaches.

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Coaching fees do not include race costs or lift passes.

Coaching Fees